Comparison
The most complete CFP platform — and it's free
Most tools stop at collecting talks. submitcfp runs your Call for Papers, blind reviews and agenda and keeps your audience hooked with live quizzes, slidedeck galleries and engagement built right in. It's not just a Sessionize alternative — it's a more complete platform, free forever.
Live audience quizzes
Kahoot-style quizzes & polls with a big-screen presenter view — no separate tool, no extra bill.
Slidedeck galleries
Speakers upload decks; attendees browse and share them. Most CFP platforms simply don't do this.
Built-in engagement
Spin-the-wheel prizes, shareable speaker cards and more keep your event buzzing before, during & after.
| Feature | submitcfp | Other CFP tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | Paid / per-event pricing |
| Call for Papers pages & submissions | ||
| Multi-stage blind peer review | ||
| Agenda / schedule builder | Sometimes / paid add-on | |
| Live audience quizzes & polls | ||
| Slidedeck sharing & galleries | ||
| Speaker profiles & shareable cards | Limited | |
| Embeddable CFP widgets | Sometimes | |
| Spin-the-wheel prizes & engagement |
Comparison reflects submitcfp's own features. Competitor capabilities and pricing change — please verify current details on their website.
Frequently asked
Is submitcfp really free?
Yes. submitcfp is free forever for speakers and organizers — there is no per-submission or per-seat pricing for the core Call for Papers, review, agenda, quiz and slidedeck features.
Is submitcfp a good Sessionize alternative?
If you want a free, all-in-one tool that goes beyond CFP and reviews to include an agenda builder, live audience quizzes and slidedeck sharing, submitcfp is a strong alternative. You get the whole event-content workflow in one place.
Can I migrate my CFP to submitcfp quickly?
Yes. You can set up a full CFP in under five minutes with presets for meetups, conferences and hackathons, import speakers, and publish a public CFP page and embeddable widget instantly.
Does submitcfp support blind review and a program committee?
Yes. Enable blind review mode, invite your program committee by email, assign tracks and stages, and run multi-round scoring with per-round deadlines.
What makes submitcfp different?
submitcfp bundles the things other tools charge for or leave out — agenda builder, live quizzes, slidedeck galleries and speaker engagement — into one free platform.
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